Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the forthcoming Schools White Paper will address the inclusion of children with long-term conditions such as epilepsy.

The government understands the impact of epilepsy and other long-term medical conditions on the way pupils feel included and supported in school life. The government has committed to reviewing the statutory guidance ‘Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school’, and we intend to consult on the revised guidance. The current guidance is available attached.

Our aim is to ensure that all schools are confidently able to meet the needs of pupils with medical conditions, including those with epilepsy, as part of our wider ambition to create more inclusive schools through the forthcoming Schools White Paper.